Together they stand against the gods of Indolence, Betrayal, and Deceit, among others, to defend Ja Hong’s actions during his life and to prove that he truly is a paragon.Ĭomplicating things are is the family that Ja hong has left behind. Ja Hong’s guardians include diminutive Deok Chun ( Kim Hyang Gi), the comedic Hewonmak ( Joo Ji Hoon), and their leader Gang Lim ( Ha Jung Woo). But the journey isn’t as simple as it seems–Ja Hong has been deemed a paragon and must endure 7 trials within 49 days to earn reincarnation. When earnest firefighter Ja Hong ( Cha Tae Hyun) dies in the line of duty, his three guardians come to escort him through the afterlife. Unlike their drama counterparts, Korean movies can jump into R territory very fast. Kmuse: If you are bringing younger children or friends that can be sensitive to cursing, nudity, or violence, it is always a good thing to check out what is in a Korean movie first. Asianwiki was the most reliable viewing guide–they put the movie at about a PG-13.) Let’s just say that drama fans will have a better appreciation for the multi-layered plot line and emotional pull. I felt pretty good about our decision to go, but also a little annoyed by the reviews in the big papers. Karie the Maknae: Korean movies sometimes take things farther than I want to see, so I read a few reviews online to make sure I wasn’t getting my girls and I into a situation where we would have to walk out. What to know before you go to the theater: I pretty much figure if there is a Korean movie showing at the local Cinemark I will go watch and support them for bringing international films to Portland. Kmuse: I actually went in without watching the trailer.
The sweeping special effects, the dramatic story line, the epic journey through the underworld - how could I not be intrigued?
Karie the Maknae: From the moment I saw it, the trailer for Along with the Gods pulled me in.